Autoplaying videos are a powerful way to engage visitors immediately when they land on your page. However, it's essential to implement them correctly for the best user experience.

Key Points:

• Only use one autoplaying video per page to prevent multiple videos from playing simultaneously
• Mobile devices generally won't autoplay videos (except for video banners)
• Video banners and .gif images autoplay automatically
• Browser restrictions may affect autoplay functionality

Browser Considerations:

• Chrome: Blocks autoplay for videos with sound
• Safari and Firefox: Block autoplay for videos with sound but allow user customization
• Most browsers let users modify their autoplay settings

Setting Up Autoplay for Uploaded Videos:

1. Add a video block
2. Upload your video
3. Enable the Mute toggle
4. Turn on the Autoplay toggle

Implementing Autoplay for Third-Party Videos:

• YouTube: Add "?autoplay=1" to the embed URL
• Vimeo: Add "?autoplay=1" to the embed URL
• Other platforms: Contact the video host for specific instructions

Special Cases:

• Background videos autoplay by default and loop without sound
• Index galleries support autoplay in specific template families (Momentum and Pacific)
• Grid index pages support autoplay videos only on gallery pages

Best Practices:

• Always mute autoplaying videos
• Consider user experience and page load times
• Ensure content is still accessible when autoplay is blocked
• Follow platform-specific guidelines for implementation

Remember that autoplay functionality may be affected by browser settings and user preferences, so provide alternative ways for users to engage with your video content.

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